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A member asked:

My penis is sometimes red and sometimes burns and becomes sensitive. i have been using corticol cream. what should i use?

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Usually 1%: hydrocortisone cream will work; however, if using condoms, you may have a latex allergy.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 5/11/2019

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What creams oinnents can I use to help friction burns on and under glans of penis?

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Had bumps on penis head and itchy last year. Used creams and it went away I thought. No its back and when I pee it burns. I have not had an inter course with anyone. What can I do to remedy? Thanks David?

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I believe I have caused skin irritation, sores/burns on my penis glans from 50% rubbing alcohol. I soaked paper towel in the solution and dabbed/washed my penis - sores/redness/rawness has been present for 2 months now. What is the best way to heal?

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Sir.Can Hsv2 Herpes be contacted without Sex. A male Virgin .I had tingling,severe itching,redness,swelling on penis which oozed fluid from skin,sored and formed scabs like burns and healed.What could it be?? Thanks

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I have a painful redness on my penis that has not gone away for 15 years. There is no abnormality in my blood tests. What could it be? Can you recommend a cream? Thank you?

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